Dominica
How long you can stay, how long your vehicle can, and what your dog or cat needs to cross. Every rule links to the official source.
- Last checked 28 Sep 2026
Your rules for Dominica
You · American passport
Up to 180 days per visit
Visa-free for short stays. Keep inside the limit and you don't need a visa.
travel.state.gov · Official source · Checked 27 Sep 2026
Your vehicle · United States plates
Ask customs before you ship
There's no published rule. Ask customs before you ship.
gov.uk · Confirm before you go · Checked 27 Sep 2026
Your dog or cat
Start at least 45 days out
Import permit, rabies 30 days-1 year, titer >= 0.5 IU/mL, core vaccines, parasite-free, health certificate, 2 weeks' notice. See the steps
thecaribbeanpet.com · Official source · Checked 28 Sep 2026
Watch Dominica.
We'll email you if Dominica's rules change for your American passport, United States plates or your pet. That's the only email you'll get.
What your pet needs to cross into Dominica.
Do these in order. Miss one and your pet can be held at the border.
- At least 30 days after the rabies shot
Rabies titer >= 0.5 IU/mL (RFFIT or FAVN)
Rabies antibody test at a reference lab (allow 4-6 weeks for results).
- Still valid the day you arrive
Rabies vaccine still valid on arrival
Your pet's rabies vaccine must still be valid on the day you cross. Check the 'valid until' date on the vaccination record and book a booster before it runs out.
- 30 to 365 days before you arrive
Rabies vaccine 30 days to 1 year before export
From rabies-endemic countries: rabies vaccine at least 30 days and not more than 1 year before export.
- At least 14 days before you arrive
Import permit
Request an import permit from the Division of Agriculture Veterinary Unit after meeting the requirements.
- At least 14 days before you arrive
Notify LDU 2 weeks ahead
Notify the Livestock Development Unit of port, date and time at least 2 weeks before arrival.
- Within 10 days before you arrive
Health certificate
Licensed or government vet exam and health certificate in the country of origin.
- By the day you arrive
Core vaccines current
Dogs DHLPP+C; cats FVR, FCV, FPL, FeLV current.
- By the day you arrive
Parasite-free; dogs heartworm test/treatment
Free of internal/external parasites; dogs tested and treated for heartworm.
thecaribbeanpet.com · Official source · Checked 28 Sep 2026. The app works these dates backward from your travel day and reminds you.
Every passport in Dominica
| Passport | Entry | How long | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (yours) | Visa-free | Up to 180 days per visit | travel.state.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Argentina | Visa-free | Up to 180 days per visit | travel.state.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Australia | Visa-free | Up to 180 days per visit | travel.state.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Austria | Visa-free | Up to 180 days per visit | travel.state.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Belgium | Visa-free | Up to 180 days per visit | travel.state.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Brazil | Visa-free | Up to 90 days per visit | travel.state.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Bulgaria | Visa-free | Up to 180 days per visit | travel.state.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Canada | Visa-free | Up to 180 days per visit | travel.gc.ca · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
Every registration in Dominica
| Registered in | Entry | How long | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (yours) | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | gov.uk · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Argentina | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | gov.uk · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Australia | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | gov.uk · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Austria | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | gov.uk · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Belgium | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | gov.uk · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Brazil | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | gov.uk · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Bulgaria | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | gov.uk · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Canada | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | gov.uk · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
A plain-language summary of the official rules, checked on the date shown. It isn't legal advice, and the officer at the desk always has the final word.
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